Add 72/35 and 20/48
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 20/48
72/35 + 20/48 is 1039/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
72/35 = 72 × 48/35 × 48 = 3456/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/1680 + 700/1680 = 3456 + 700/1680 = 4156/1680 - 4156/1680 simplified gives 1039/420
- So, 72/35 + 20/48 = 1039/420
In mixed form: 2199/420
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